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Whole-Leaf Aloe Vera Juice & Shoulder Pain

According to an article by Boudreau and Beland in the July 1, 2006, issue of the Journal of Environmental Science and Health, published on the Informaworld website, "More than one-third of the U.S. population uses some sort of alternative medicine." Aloe vera, also known as Aloe barbadensis, is known worldwide for its many medicinal benefits. Whole-leaf aloe vera juice reduces inflammation in the shoulder, heals the tissues in the shoulder and relieves shoulder pain.

  1. Plant Sterols

    • One of the many benefits of whole-leaf aloe vera juice is that it promotes tissue regeneration and alleviates pain. Whole-leaf aloe vera juice contains natural potent plant sterols: lupeol, beta sitosterol and campesterol, which are similar to steroid drugs because they reduce inflammation. Steroid drugs do not heal the shoulder; they only alleviate pain and inflammation.

    Salicylic Acid

    • Whole-leaf aloe vera juice contains salicylic acid, which is similar to aspirin. Whole leaf aloe vera juice alleviates shoulder pain and, unlike aspirin, does not irritate your stomach but actually aids your digestion. Salicylic acid relieves pain and reduces inflammation by inhibiting the production of prostaglandin hormones, which promote inflammation.

    COX-2 Effect

    • According to the article "Aloe vera, Hydrocortisone, and Sterol Influence on Wound Tensile Strength and Anti-Inflammation," published in December 1994 in the Journal of the American Podiatric Association, by Dr. Robert Davis, aloe vera has a natural cyclooxygenase (COX-2) inhibiting effect which reduces pain, fever and inflammation in the shoulder without the harmful effects of the COX-2 drug, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

    Research on Whole-Leaf Aloe Vera Juice

    • Whole-leaf aloe vera juice contains vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C; niacinamide; choline; and 18 amino acids, as well as many other nutrients. Whole-leaf aloe vera juice contains the enzyme bradyinase, which assists in relieving shoulder pain by breaking down bradykinin, which is known to cause painful inflammation. According to the article "Tooth Gel: Healing Power Of Aloe Vera Proves Beneficial For Teeth And Gums, Too," published July 28, 2009, in the Science Daily website, "The aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power. Its ability to heal burns and cuts and soothe pain has been documented as far back as the 10th century."

    Side Effects and Warnings

    • Some of the side effects that you may encounter from drinking whole-leaf aloe vera juice are diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Whole-leaf aloe vera juice should not be taken if you have diabetes. Prior to consuming whole-leaf aloe vera juice for pain in your shoulder, consult your medical doctor.

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